Chapter

21

Jarrett Todd, dressed in a sleek black outfit with short hair and sunglasses, shot Byron a teasing grin. "Oh? Did I miss something?

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Byron frowned slightly as he glanced toward the bar. There was Maeve, laughing and chatting with the bartender. Her off-shoulder dress, which she rarely wore, showcased her flawless skin, and her red lips curved into a bright, captivating smile. Amid the club's noisy, heated atmosphere, she stood out as the most striking sight. Byron shot a quick, cold glance at Maeve before turning away, his voice icy. "She's got nothing to do with me.

Got it?"

Ray smirked, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "A lovers' spat, huh? I've only met her twice, but I could tell she's got a thing for you from the last time at the hospital. "Wait, who's got a thing for Byron?" Jarrett asked, leaning in with curiosity.

Ray, always ready for juicy gossip, couldn't resist. Ignoring Byron's icy stare, he began filling Jarrett in on the details. But just as he got started, a commotion erupted downstairs,

Ray glanced down and frowned. "Uh-oh, Byron, looks like your girl's getting hassled by Fred Curtis"

Byron's

n's expression darkened. "I told you she's got nothing to do with me. Do I need to throw you over the balcony to make that clear?" that clea

Ray

immediately mimed zipping his lips shut.

The commotion downstairs was hard t

I to ignore.

and his relentless pursuit of beautiful women. He'd shower. them with lavish attention and gifts, making it nearly impossible for them to say

within days, usually with a hefty breakup fee. He was a

now in Fred's sights, the other patrons eagerly anticipated the

to Maeve with a

with a bright, sunny demeanor

Marve,

from the drinks, barely glanced up. Tve already eaten, not

joining me? I'll make it worth your while-100

'100 thousand dollars for a dinner? This guy is pulling out all the stops to win her over! Maeve, however, wasn't impressed. She frowned at Fred. "Needing company for a meal? What are you, a toddler?" She could tell he was hitting on her and wasn't in the mood

for one dinner. What do you say?" He was cunvinced

million dollars,

now thoroughly fed up, slammed her glass on the bar. "Even if it you. Feeling lonely? Go home

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Chapter 21

fury. "What the hell did you just

and saw Ray, his face going several shades paler. Everyone knew

how can I help you? Fred straightened up,

on his hand, his gaze cool.

force. behind Starlight Pub. No matter how influential the patrons were, they all had to follow his rules. Ray's words were clearly a message from Bytoп. T-I understand. III leave right away." Fred scrambled off, looking like a scalded

"He's gone now. And weren't you just saying she had

cool and detached. Tm just

swirled his drink, the

not buying it for

hit

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